How to pronounce supportive
Say it like suh-POR-tiv. Supportive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR).
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- suh
- POR
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supportive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of supportive
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: suh-PAW-tiv.
What does supportive mean?
- furnishing support or assistance“a supportive family network”“his family was supportive of his attempts to be a writer”
Where does supportive come from?
From support + -ive.
Words that rhyme with supportive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of supportive.
Questions about saying supportive
How do you pronounce supportive?
Say suh-POR-tiv. The American pronunciation is /səˈpɔrtɪv/. In British English it is /səˈpɔːtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supportive?
Supportive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR). Broken into parts: suh · POR · tiv.
Is supportive pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /səˈpɔːtɪv/ (suh-PAW-tiv).